City of Palrn Springs

The availahility of Narcan has assisted law enforcement and the public to assist suspected opioid overdoses and to have a better chance of sun'ival. F'2 Response: The Citl ol'Palnr Springs agrr'c\ \\ ith this tinding ['3: There is a lack of guidance regarding what data u'ould be tracked hy la,,r' enforcement and other first responders u hen adnrinistering Narcan. F-l Response: The Citl' of Palm Springs agrees uith this finding. Reconrnrrndalion: Rl: A comprehensive method should be created to collect pertinent Narcan data on a monthly basis from all emergency responders and/or nredical providers. This data should include the number of incidenls, dosages bl incidc'nts. nunrber of lives saved, and nunrber of fatalities. Rl Response: The City of Palm Springs agrees with this recommendation. The recommendation cannot be inrplemcnted by the City of Palm Springs alone. Houever, the Cily of Palm Springs remains uilling to participate u'ith other aflected puhlic safetl' providers to help create a comprehensive nrethod to collect pcninent Narcan daia on a monthly hasis. The City of Palrn Springs appreciates the opponunity provided by the Crand Jury' to allou' us to provide a response to the 2023-2024 report. Should you havc any further questions, please feel free to contact our office. inccrt'l S '/ zk, Scott Stiles. City Manager cc Mayor and City Councilmembcrs Andreu lt'l ills, Police Chief Paul Alvarado, Fire Chief